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Dentist for the dentaphobe?
#1
Can anyone recommend a dentist in the area for someone who has a dentist phobia?
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#2
Aloha, my dentist is Dr.Keith K Yamakawa, 1166 Kinoole st. Hilo, Hi 808-969-3332
Best dentist I have ever had. He is friendly, very personable and honest. He and his staff
have taken great care of my teeth. 5 out of 5 stars as far as I am concerned.
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#3
I know you feel. I have a pathological fear of dentists; don’t go until there’s absolutely no other option. A few years ago I had a problem and went to Dr. John Stover on Kinoole. He’s a dentist and MD. He used IV sedation and I felt/remembered nothing. It was expensive but worth it to me. I see an ad once in awhile that sounds like he’s more into cosmetic surgery now, don’t know if he still does any dentistry, but couldn’t hurt to call and ask. Good luck.

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#4
969-3830 ask for dr. quade. because he is a "dentaphobe" himself (yes a dentist who is afraid of dentists!) he is more than gentle. lots of people had bad experiences as children and never really lose their fear of dental treatment but a few good experiences can change your mind..maybe... mine is IVs hate hate hate ivs.
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#5
Much mahalo!! Many a time I have fainted in the dentist's chair!
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#6
@lquade -- googled the ph # and it comes up as Michael A. Clarke, DDS's ofc in Hilo. Is Quade in that office? Googling "Quade, DDS" finds a Ronald B. Quade at Keaau Family Health Ctr. Does he work in both ofcs? (btw, can't help but notice YOU'RE a Quade - related?) -- one of my favorite dentists over the years had been a dentaphobe himself, so I might want to pursue this. Also, thanks @wecelli for Dr Yamakawa, great recommendation there! I also want a dentist who is conservative about what work to do.
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#7
yes in hilo he works at dr. clarks office. no longer in keaau but in kona and also kapaa (kauai) but thats a long trip...[Big Grin]
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#8
Moved to Pahoa from mainland last Fall. Looking for a general dentist comfortable with high-tech work & who can give solid references to an oral surgeon and prosthodontist. Already have several jawbone implants, all sorts of crowns thereon, and may need more. Certainly need - and am late for - routine maintenance.

Rick Melzig
Rick Melzig
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#9
I had some work from Dr. Quade. Can't say enough good. Calm, gentle and knows his stuff inside out. He can put you at ease like no other.... (from another dentophobe).

I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says

"Oh Crap, She's up!"
I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says

"Oh Crap, She's up!"
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